Coordinator, Recreation Services

Socket.dev; Chatham; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Sick leave

Vacation entitlements

Comprehensive group benefits

Job summary

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is seeking a permanent, full-time Coordinator, Recreation Services to support day-to-day operation of recreation programming in the Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries division. You will work with the Supervisor and Manager to develop and deliver programs.

The role requires leadership, event planning, budget awareness, and coordination of staff and volunteers. A remote-friendly hybrid work arrangement is available with on-site meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• College certificate or diploma in a relevant field with 4–6 years of related experience.
• Experience in community recreation event planning.
• Experience working with special needs preferred.
• Supervisory and leadership experience.
• Experience with recruitment and training processes for staff, students and volunteers.
• Experience with operating budgets and program marketing campaigns.
• Proficient in using social media for outreach and engagement.
• Working knowledge of PerfectMind, UKG, JD Edwards; strong computer skills (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of students in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with daily operations of recreation programming.
• Assist with development, implementation and evaluation of programs/events.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and participation.
• Manage budgets and fundraising/sponsorship efforts.
• Coordinate program marketing campaigns and related tasks.
• Support recruitment and training of staff, students and volunteers.
• Collaborate with co-workers, management and the public on recreation issues.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Recruitment and training

Budget management

Program marketing campaigns

Social media skills

Microsoft Office

PerfectMind

UKG

JD Edwards

Education

College certificate or diploma (relevant field)

Tools

PerfectMind

UKG

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Status: Full-Time Permanent

Union: Non-Union

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 35

Location: 92 Churchill, Chatham ON

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

Closing Date: October 2, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Coordinator, Recreation Services in the Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries division.

Job description:

The Coordinator, Recreation Services is responsible for assisting in the day‑to‑day operations of recreation programming, working with the Supervisor and Manager as needed.

Essential responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Chatham‑Kent’s core values and competencies
• Lead a team of students in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment
• Assist with daily operations of recreation programming
• Assist with the on‑going review, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs/events
• Assist with special programs/projects as required
• Establish partnership opportunities that would enhance program growth and development
• Utilize PerfectMind software to input, register, amend and report all program details
• Assist with budget management
• Research and identify new innovative program/event opportunities that would increase revenue generation/participation
• Responsible for fundraising and obtaining sponsorships to enhance programming opportunities
• Maintain a database inventory of program/event materials
• Assist with public relations
• Assist with program marketing campaigns and related tasks
• Assist with the recruitment process and training of recreation program staff/students/volunteers
• Provide support to co‑workers, management, other departments and the public on related recreation issues

Essential qualifications:

• College certificate or diploma (preferably in a social science, recreation/leisure, kinesiology, health promotion or community development program), with four (4) to six (6) years of related experience
• Experience in community recreation event planning, preferably in a recreational services environment
• Experience working with special needs preferred
• Supervisory and leadership skills
• Experience with recruitment and training process for staff, students and volunteers
• Experience with operating budget
• Experience with program marketing campaigns
• Proficient in utilizing/maintaining social media resources
• Working knowledge of /PerfectMind, UKG, JD Edwards (or other similar programs)
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software program)

Certifications, memberships, licenses:

• Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PCHD) an asset
• High Five - Quest 2 certification an asset
• Red Cross Youth Leader an asset

Work environment/hours of work:

• This position works both indoors and outdoors
• This position works weekday, evenings, weekend and on‑call hours
• Ability to work a variable work schedule including evenings and weekends

Working Remotely

This position has been approved for remote working, at the discretion of the supervisor based on the Working Remotely Policy.

This position may be required to attend on‑site meetings in order to complete essential responsibilities of the role. As per the Working Remotely Policy, employees scheduled to work remotely on a certain day may occasionally be called to a municipal onsite work location on short notice. Employees must remain flexible to accommodate municipal requirements and be prepared to be called in on short notice.

Driver’s license/vehicle requirements:

Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G (or higher) Ontario driver’s licence; a driver’s abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham‑Kent. An acceptable driver’s abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no ‘non-medical or administrative’ license suspension in the preceding three (3) years; because this position may be required to drive their own vehicle, a reliable vehicle is also required.

Background check

Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) (working with vulnerable persons) prior to commencement of employment; you must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a vulnerable police check.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements:

• Sitting: frequently sitting in a chair (sitting at desk; driving to program locations) (up to 2.03 kgs or 5 lbs)
• Hands: frequently fine finger dexterity (movement), mousing (program requirements as needed; computer tasks

Benefits

This permanent full‑time position has an annual salary of $58,157 to $65,872 and will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory) as well as sick and vacation entitlements. Following successful completion of a 3‑month waiting period, candidates will also be entitled to a comprehensive group benefits package.

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The Municipality of Chatham‑Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.